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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.72, 4,326.12 and 1,034.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.72, 4,326.12 and 1,034.94 is: 1,552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.72 : 4,326.12 = 1,034.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.72/4,326.12 = 1,034.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.72x = 4,326.12 × 1,034.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.72x = 4,477,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477,274.63/2,883.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.60

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